Lisa's POV

It's been months since what happened with Katherine and Michael and luckily for me, Mia and Emma never told Mary about what happened. I've seen what's happened to girls that break the rules hete and the last thing I want is to be on the receiving end of Mary's rage.

Well actually the last thing I'd ever want is to be in this place, but I've quickly learned that I no longer have a choice about that. I wouldn't say I was used to this place and how things are because I'm not and never will be, but I have excepted it.

After breakfast I went upstairs to get ready for the day and Mary walks in.

"Don't bother making plans this weekend. You and Sasha have an overnight job" Mary says and I nod, smiling slightly. As much as hate fucking these disgusting perverts that call themselves 'men' I enjoy when we get booked for overnight jobs because we only have to deal with one creep.

"Did the client say what the occasion was?" I ask "Some hotel reopening. I think it was called Jaseon's or Jackson's. Something like that" she shrugs and leaves me to get ready and I scrunch my face hearing the name 'Jackson' I know it's obviously not the Jackson's I know because their family buisness is real estate not hotels, but the name Jackson still makes me feel sick to this day.

I pretty much begged Michael to help me that day, but he wouldn't even listen and just walked away like I was nothing and he couldn't wait to get back to that little child whore his daddy bought for him and that's something I can never forgive him for. I have know idea what happened to Michael after me and him divorced, but the Michael I last saw was not the Michael I used to know. When we were married he was a kind hearted guy with high morals and would do anything to help anybody and wouldn't dream of walking away from someone asking for help or go anywhere near a brothel and I doubt he would have even known what one was and the Michael I knew certainly wouldn't go anywhere near and underage girl let alone purchase one for his own personal use. That is the part that still shocks and pisses me off today. That little whore clearly got into his head and manipulated him. if it wasn't for her, Michael and I would have been back together and remarried by now, but because of her I'm stuck in this hell hole and she's out there living the high life and fucking that man that should be mine and she won't get away with it. I don't know how or when, but one day that little bitch is going to pay for what she's done to me.

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Michael's POV

I wake up and smile to myself watching Leanne sleeping peacefully in my arms. Last night was the first night since she got suspended from School that she slept the whole night without waking up screaming or crying. She's seemed ok during the day, but it's the nighttimes that seem to be the hardest for her.

I look over at the clock then sigh slightly, not really wanting to get out of bed then slowly and gently turn over so Leanne is on her back and peck her lips as tenderly as possible not to wake her. "I love you" I whisper faintly then get out of bed and make my way downstairs to make some breakfast.

I've never actually told Leanne that I love her while she's been awake, not because I'm embarrassed or anything, but because I'm scared that she won't say it back. I know she likes me, but I don't know if she loves me like I love her and I'm not sure I'm ready to take that rejection from her.

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Leanne's POV

"Good morning sleepy head" Micheal smiles when I walk into the kitchen. "Good morning" I smile back and peck his lips.

I take a seat at the table and moments later Michael comes over with two plates of chocolate chip pancakes. "What times the meeting?" I ask "10:30 so we'll have to start getting ready soon"

"I'm really sorry about all this" I mumble still feeling really bad about what happend. "Baby, you have nothing to be sorry about. It's not like you did it on purpose, you just panicked" he says softly and I don't say anything for a moment.

"What if they find out?"

"They won't"

"But what if they do?" I say nervously. "They've never been suspicious before and they have no reason to now and If they do have any suspicions then we just stick to the story we always have with them. It'll be fine trust me" he tries to reassure me "I trust you" I smile slightly through pursed lips and he smiles back the same way then goes quiet. "What's wrong?"

"I need to know what happened"

"I already told you. Me and Amy were fighting and..."

"About what? What did she say exactly that got you so upset?" He asks softly and I dont say anything. "Leanne, I need to know what she said before I go into that meeting. I'm gonna stick up for you in there regardless, but I still need to know what happened" he says softly and I sigh and take a deep breath and tell him everything Amy said.

"You don't believe her do you?" He mumbles looking down at the table and I shake my head. "Of course not. I just flipped when she started talking about her aunt and saying that not all drug addict were dirty hookers and I just flipped and..."

"You were never a hooker" he cuts me off. "Yes I was. Just like every other girl that has sex with men for money" I scrunch my face, still feeling disgusted with myself. "But, you wasn't there willingly. You were a child and was being forced. You were never a hooker" he says softly. Then sighs slightly. "About what happened with the teachers... what exactly happened that made you panic?"

"I just did" I shrug and continue eating my breakfast. "Did he say something? Or do something to make you panic?"

"No" I shake my head and he looks at me for a moment. "I saw that way once before. The night when I..."

"I should start getting ready" I cut him off getting up from my seat and he takes my hand gently, stopping me. "I don't wanna upset you, but I need to kn..."

"Then stop asking me" I cut him off pulling away from him and leave and this time he doesn't try to stop me.

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Michael's POV

We're sitting in the school reception waiting for Leanne's principal and Leanne has been silent the whole time we've been waiting. "Just relax. It's gonna be fine" I smile and put my arm around her. "Do you think they'll kick me out?" She asks nervously. "I honesty don't know, but I'm gonna try my best to convince her to let you stay" I tell her truthfully and she nods, looking at the ground. "If they do it's not the end of the world"

"But, it's not gonna look good when I try an get or job and they see I got kicked out of school for attacking people"

"I'm sure I can find you something working with me" I smile. "You'd really give me a job?" She raises an eyesbrow. "Of course! It'll be fun! I've loved having you in the office with me this week" I smile. "We've spent more time pulling pranks on Randy than working" she giggles slightly. "That's why I love you. Y-you being there" I stutter realising what I just said "I love you being there" I smile akwardly. "I love being there too" she smiles back the same way. I'm about to speak when Mrs Edwards, Leanne's principal comes over. "Mr Jackson" she smiles at me through pursed lips. And Leanne and I get up. "Actually. Maybe it's best you wait here" she turns to Leanne. "I'd rather she wasn't out here alone"

"The meeting shouldn't take too long"

"But, it's about her. So anything that gets said can be said to her"

"If you insist" she smiles through pursed lips and I can see a pissed of look on her face that Leanne will be in the room.

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Leanne's POV

"Will she be able to come back?" Michael asks getting straight to the point, before any of us have even taken our seats and Mrs Edwards sighs an sits at her desks. "Mr Jackson, Leanne physically assaulted 4 adults and another pupil. Luckily for her nobody has pressed charges, but surely you can see why we'd be concerned for the safety of both the pupils and our staff members"

"And she's sorry for that. She didn't do it on purpose. She had a panic attack and..."

"Which you failed to inform the school about" she cuts Michael off. "And I'm sorry about that. This is all my fault, not hers"

"How long have these 'attacks' been happening?" She asks turning to me "About a year" I mumble "and you have medication and a doctor's note to back that up?"

"I have all that stuff at home" Michael cuts in. "So you didn't bring any medical paperwork with you?" She turns back to Michael. "No, but I will get it all to you"

"How exactly did Leanne Come into your care?" She asks casually. "What does that have to do with any of this?" Michael frowns confused. "I was just wondering" she asks in a suspicious tone. "My family was close friends with her parents and when they died she came to live with me because she had no other family members and nowhere else to go"

"I'm sorry, I had no idea" she mumbles akwardly and her suspicious attitude quickly goes. "There's nothing on you files about any of this"

"I'm kinda still going through alot of her paper work. Thing's have been a little tough lately. For both of us" Michael explains. "Of course" she nods. "I understand this must have been a difficult year for you both, but you this is why the school asks for this kind of information for the pupil files" she says softly. "I completely understand an I will get all the paper work to you as soon as possible. Can she come back soon?" Michael asks and she sighs slightly. "Until we have all the correct paper work and medical information, I'm afraid I can't give you and answer"

"But he's just told you all that stuff" I frown confused "The school board can't review your case without actual evidence. I'm sorry, but until we have the correct paper work I'm afraid I can't let you back" she says softly.

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After talking for awhile longer. We leave Mrs Edwards office. "I'm so sorry" Michael says sincerely. "It's not your fault. You tried your best" I smile, reassuring him. And he goes silent for a moment. "What's wrong?"

"I don't have any of your medical paper work. All I have is your birth certificate and signed custody. That's all Mary gave me when I... You know" he mumbles that last part. "So I can't come back?"

"If I can get all that other stuff, yes. But there's only one person that can give me the information I need to.."

"Then I don't wanna come back here" I cut him off. "I could get some fake stuff printed out or..."

"Why don't we just go home and we'll work something out tomorrow or something?" I smile cutting him off and he nods. "I really am sorry" he mutters "we should have a sofa day and watch movie's and play Xbox. We haven't done that in like forever" I smile changing the topic "it has been a while" he smiles slightly. "I'm just gonna use the restroom and then we'll head home" he smiles making his way to the restroom and I go and wait at the office for him.

I am disappointed that I can't come back to school and I can see how bad Michael feels, but I don't blame him because non of this is his fault. I was the one that flipped out and if it wasn't for that then non of this would have happened. It's been almost a year I've been here and not once has the school questioned mine and Michael's story. This is all my fault. If would have just kept my cool and kept my head down down like I was supposed to, then it never would have raised any suspicions.

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Michael's POV

I feel awful for what's happened. If I hadn't been so stupid and checked to make sure I had all the paper work from Mary then non of this would have happened. She didn't say it, but I can see how disappointed Leanne was when I told her I didn't have all that stuff for her to go back to school and that just made me feel even worst. Until all this happend, Leanne was doing so well and was finally getting to live a normal life again and be a normal teenager and thanks to me being such and idiot and not thinking I needed any of that stuff she can't do that anymore.

I don't blame Leanne for what happened that day because it wasn't her fault she panicked and she wouldn't even had been in that state of it wasn't for Amy running her mouth. If it wasn't for her trying to get herself involved in my buisness and tell Leanne about the painkillers then non of this would have happened.

I leave the restroom and hear screaming and yelling coming from the school office and quickly run over and see a Leanne and Amy going at it and a woman trying to pry them apart.

I rush over and quickly grab a hold of Leanne and pull her away. "I thought I told you to stay away from her" I frown at Amy. "She attacked me!"

"Because your a lying bitch that's why!!" Leanne snaps at her "I'm not the one that's lying to you!" Amy says in a sarcastic tone and looks in my direction. "C'Mon. She's not worth it" I turn to Leanne and take her hand and quickly make our way out of the building before Amy has the chance to say anymore.

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Leanne's POV

Since we got home neither of us mentioned what happened at school and spent the day on the sofa playing video games. I thought it was strange that Michael didn't ask me what that fight with Amy was about, but I didn't bring it up because we were having a good time relaxing since we got back.

It's getting late and Michael decided to order take out for dinner since neither of us can be bothered to cook anything tonight.

"I'm just gonna go to the bathroom" Michael says getting up from the sofa. "Again? You have a bladder like woman" I roll my my eyes playfully "I've been drinking alot of soda" he chuckles making his way up the stairs and I take my phone out to check my messages while I wait and see I have a message from Amy and sigh heavily rolling my eyes an read it.

From: Amy
I'm really sorry for what's happened. I don't want us to fight. I only told you those things because I wanted to help. What I told you was true and I'm sorry if I went about it the wrong way. Please call me

I'm about to text her back and the low battery sign pops up on my screen.

I go upstairs to get my charger from the bedroom and see Michael in there taking something.

"What that?" I ask casually "Um... I have another migraine coming on" he replies and I look at him confused by his nervousness. "Are you suppose to take that many at one time?" I ask walking closer to him and he doesn't answer.

"Michael, what's going on?" I ask confused by the way he's acting. "Nothing. I just have a migraine" he shrugs and I sigh taking a deep breath before asking. "Is what Amy said true?"

"What? No! She's a liar. She was just causing trouble. That's why I said you shouldn't talk to her anymore. Because she lies" he frowns "How come you didn't ask me what we were fighting about today?" I ask and he shrugs "I'm sure you had a good reason"

"I thought you said I could trust you?"

"You can"

"Then tell me what's going on.. please?" I ask and he doesn't say anything for a moment then sighs and sits on the end of the bed and I walk over and sit beside him and he takes a deep breath and turns to me.

"I don't have a migraine" he mumbles "What Amy was saying about me. It um... it's not like how she was saying... I- I don't take them every day a-an...I just take them when I need them and um..."

"Michael?" I cut him off from his stuttering "are you addicted to those pain killers?" I ask softly and he doesn't answer an looks at the ground then suddenly bursts into tears. "I'm so sorry" he weeps and I wrap my arms around him and pull him close to me. "Sshh..  it's ok" I say softly cuddling him. "Please don't leave me. I'm so sorry" he sobs and I lift his head up from my shoulders. "Is that why you've been keeping this from me? Because you think I'd leave you?" I widen my eyes and he nods. "Please don't leave me.... I need  You. You have no idea how much I need you. I'm so sorry I lied and..."

"Of course I'm not gonna leave you" I cut him off "after everything you've done for me, I'd never turn my back on you" I say softly. "You've helped through me so much and now I'm gonna help you" I smile softly at him. "Your really not gonna leave me?" He sniffles looking up at me. "Your not getting rid of me that easy" I chuckle slightly and he does the same thing.

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Michael's POV

I've been so terrified of Leanne finding out the truth about my addiction and I truly believed she would leave me if she ever found out, but she's actually been really understanding about the whole thing. When I broke down and told her everything and how it all started she just sat there listening and held me close and was really supportive and said she would help me.

She thinks rehab would be best for me and I know she's right, but the thought of leaving her alone for that length of time scares the hell out of me because if i'm not here then I can't protect her or keep her safe like I promised her I would, but she keeps assuring me that everything is going to be ok. It's been a long time since I've truly trusted anybody, but I know I can trust Leanne which is why I agreed to go into rehab. The event for the hotel is in a few days and I promised Leanne that as soon as it was over I'd go and I will. I really do wanna get better. Not just for myself but for Leanne too and now she knows everything and I know I have her by my side I know I can really it this time.

We lay in bed cuddling and talking for a really long time and when Leanne falls asleep I smile to myself contently as she sleeps peacefully in my arms.

"I love you" I whisper faintly and kiss her lips tenderly then break away. I almost told her I loved her today, but like every other time i've came close I chickened  out. I wish I could just come right out and say it to her, but whenever I've came close I always get scared and back out. I will tell her eventually, but right now I only ever feel brave enough telling her while she's sleeping.